The Quebec Building Code | DEFINITIONS
DIVISION 1 DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
O.C. 875-2003, s. 1; O.C. 991-2018, s. 1.
In this Chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise,
“gas” means natural gas, biomethane, manufactured gas, and mixtures of propane gas and air, propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane and isobutane) and butylenes, and a mixture or a type of those gases; (gaz)
“gas installation” means a fixed or mobile installation, including its immediate piping, intended to use, store or distribute gas; (installation de gaz)
“natural gas” means natural gas, biomethane, mixtures of propane gas and air and a type or a mixture of those gases; (gaz naturel)
“propane” means a liquefied petroleum gas consisting mainly of propane, propylene, butane, butylene, a type or a mixture of those gases. (propane)
O.C. 875-2003, s. 1; O.C. 1172-2005, s. 1; O.C. 120-2006, s. 1; O.C. 991-2018, s. 1.
In Plain Language
This division defines terms used throughout the gas chapter, starting with the definition of "gas" itself, ensuring consistent interpretation of the gas installation requirements.
This is a plain-language summary of the Quebec Construction Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official Publications Quebec text or a qualified professional before construction.